OK, here's the skinny.
I have been working on a project and I'm kind of pleased with the progress so far. But I need help taking it further. I've been working on the words for a comic-book-esque story and the first part of it is basically done. Sadly, my drawing capability is only marginally better than that of an eight year old. So this is where you guys come in.
I'm looking for someone to, primarily, do the artwork for me. Bearing in mind that I am keen to set this story upon the general public, I need someone equally as keen to make a career out of this as I am, although I'm sure most illustrators are looking to do just that so I probably didn't need to say anything. Essentially, what I am saying is that if all you do is doodle in notebook margins, you're probably not what I'm looking for.
On the flip side, I'm not necessarily looking for really professional artists either. This is my first real writing project and I'm still working myself into a regular writing routine. This is fair warning that if you get frustrated with delays and faffing about, I will probably piss you off quite royally. Which I can only apologise for.
Above all of this, though, I'm really hoping to find someone that will not just be "an artist," but will openly collaborate and add to the project. Like I said, this is my first proper project and I am more than aware I know next to nothing about good artwork. As such, I would love to find someone who is willing to go through the script and point out any necessary changes to the suggested descriptions and even the story. I'm looking for a creative partner rather than an artistic mercenary.
I am Cambridge based and would be keen to find someone that was based within easy travel distances so we could have face to face working sessions, but I am more than willing to work via the net if I have to. For now, I'd rather not post specifics of the story online for now but I would suggest that anyone hoping to work in a manga format or do anything surreally futuristic may be disappointed. If you are interested I'd love to hear from you and check out any online portfolios you may have. I'll get back to as many as I can and for those that I think might work best I will get you to draw out a scene so I can get an idea of what kind of style you have in mind. I think my email should be somewhere on this page, but in case it isn't you can contact me on simonriley87@hotmail.com.
If you aren't interested but suspect people you know may well be, I would greatly appreciate it if you could pass this on. You might just help in the creation of your future favourite comic book (or, at least, one you kind of like a bit).
Thank you for reading.
Simon
